Local Notes Nov 25th

Fenagh Ladies GAA Table Quiz
Fenagh Ladies GAA are holding a table quiz in aid of Fenagh Ladies, underage and adult teams in The Abbey Bar on this Friday night 29th November at 9pm. €20 per table of 4. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Deepest Sympathy
Deepest sympathy is extended to Rosetta Keegan and Family on the death of her father Francis McGovern, Ballinamore who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Fenagh Tidy Towns Christmas Hamper DrawChristmas Hamper for raffle by Fenagh Tidy Towns Committee – 2 euro per line. Second Prize Bottle of Brandy, Third Prize Box Biscuits. The hamper includes all you need for a very festive Christmas ….20 euro voucher Scollans Butchers, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake, whiskey, wine, chocolates and lots more goodies – lines can be bought at Fenagh Visitor Centre and local businesses. All support greatly appreciated. Draw takes place Dec 19th.

Fenagh Handball Club
Fenagh Handball Club is holding its AGM on Sunday December 1st at 6.00pm in the alley. New members welcome.

Christmas LightsThe Christmas lights will be turned on by Santa Claus on Saturday 7th Dec at 5:30pm. Santa Claus will then hand out presents to all the children in the Abbey Bar afterwards.

Annual Christmas Table QuizThe Annual Christmas Table Quiz in aid of the Christmas Lights etc will take place on Friday 27th December at 9:30pm in Quinn’s.

Fenagh Visitor Centre
Fenagh Visitor Centre is open all year round – (Heritage Centre, Indoor Children’s Play Area, Dolmen Café, Hall rental/meeting space). Opening hours this coming week: Mon-Fri Dec 2nd-6th from 10-5.30pm and Sat/Sun Dec 7/8th from 12-5.30pm. Free internet access (Wi-Fi), local newspapers and tourist information available to all visitors. Follow us on Facebook ‘fenaghvisitorcentre’. Also visit our website at www.fenagh.com which features lots of information on historical Fenagh, upcoming classes and events, Monk’s Den playtime and birthday rates, and other facilities on offer. For further information contact Teresa on (071) 9645590.

Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir Gentle Reminder….Come along and hear some of the old favourite Gospel & Country songs performed by members of the Sweet Spirit Gospel Choir on Sunday 8th December 2013 in St. Georges Church & Heritage Centre, Carrick On Shannon at 8pm sharp.

Sean Mahon (Rodeo Man) who has recently joined the choir will perform some well-known songs like ‘Will the Circle be unbroken’ and ‘I’ll fly away’. The great classic ‘Jerusalem’ will be performed by beautiful soprano Pearl Kielty. Pearl along with the Choir will also perform Tish Dunleavy’s new Christmas song. MaryAnn McBrien will be joined by her ‘sisters’ for the great song from Sister Act ‘ I will follow him’! That’s just a little taste of what to expect on the night in St. Georges. All proceeds from door receipts will go to the Alzheimers Unit, St. Patricks Hospital Carrick and Leitrim/Sligo Special Olympics Fund. Come along for this great night of music and support these two great organisations! Enquiries to 071-9621757 or 086-1723178

Ballinamore Christmas lights
The Christmas countdown has begun and the town of Ballinamore would like to welcome all of you to the turning on of our new Christmas Lights. Of course the only man to do this job is Santa. He will be arriving on Sunday the 8th Dec at 5:30 at the Court House and on the back of his sleigh, he will have goody bags for all the boys and girls. To help with the funding and up keep of the lights we will be holding a bucket collection on the 13th and 14th of December in the town. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Hope you can join Santa on this big occasion. For more information please contact Dawn on 086-3115647.